10 best car ads from the noughties

It is my humble opinion that the noughties were some of the best years for creative car ads on our telly. Puppets, giant cakes, giant robots and very satisfying chain reactions are just some of the ways that motor markets tried to tempt us with their latest models, all appealing to our inner kid. Here's a list of some of my picks of the decade.

1. Citroen - "Transformer"

It's horrible to have to admit that a car has better moves than you do on the dance floor but let's face it, the C4bot had more than a little help from Marty Kudelka, none other than Justin Timberlake's own choreographer and a good handful of digital animation artists who combined motion capture techniques.

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8 easy car wash tips everyone needs to know

Cleaning your car to perfection is a fine art, but you don't need to be a professional detailer to achieve that showroom shine. Here's some top tips which will help you improve your car wash routine with minimum effort and maximum results.

1. Start with a clean bucket

It may seem like common sense but if you store your car wash bucket in the garage or the garden shed chances are that it's going to have collected a layer of dust and dirt by the time you dig it out again. Give your bucket a good rinse before you get started and you won't have lost before you've started.

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